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The Project Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Support core Project Management activities such as project documentation, budget control, schedule management, monthly project status and financial reporting, project change management, procurement, inventory management.
• Provide coordination support to Project Managers and Project Office team members within the Program or Projects, this may also include supporting the review and processing of invoices, construction pay applications for payment, asset definition, purchase order closure and monitoring of payment status and issues.
• Participate in cost management, financial system, project management training programs as needed, and quickly learn the tools and technologies to effectively support customers and end users in the use of the PM tool set.
• Effectively support Management in defining and analyzing project management related business processes and perform various ad hoc project analyses.
• Ability to develop project related presentations for Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Represent project management methodologies and project control related processes and related NMHC policies to support the defined project objectives. Support the Facility Planning and Construction Department. Create purchase requisitions and monitor purchase order status and issues. Conduct vendor follow-up related to invoice management. Adapt well to change and multiple priorities. Address issues in a timely manner. Utilize skills and knowledge in all assignments for the purpose of delivering excellent service to all team members and customers. Communicate clearly and responsively with all project team members. Focus on team success and promote collaborative efforts with others.

AA/EOE.

Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point. - Demonstrated organizational, analysis and problem solving and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance
• Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare or construction project Finance.
• Certification in Project Management 

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.